Studying
Gonna be taking Coursera courses for the next 3 months. Starting with this one.
Tag: self improvement
Upcoming Top Surgery
With my top surgery just a month away I’m feeling both excited and nervous. I’m super excited to finally get this done and within such a shorter time than I previously thought. Since the first initial intake appointment was for September of 2026 but ended up being done in August 2025. And the fact that… Read More Upcoming Top Surgery
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I think I’m still not over my culture shock from moving from NYC to Grants Pass, OR. Especially when I dealt with my appointment last month in Portland, OR. I got excited about seeing skyscrapers and seeing a range of diversity of people. I got excited to see more than white ppl! Oh god! Do… Read More Health 078
Budgeting Plans for the Last Quarter of the Year
September to December is always the toughest stretch for me financially. I’ve noticed over the years that this is the season when the price hikes start rolling in, rent increases get announced, and Social Security adjustments get revealed. It’s like the universe piles everything together right before the new year. The Patterns I’ve Learned to… Read More Budgeting Plans for the Last Quarter of the Year
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I’m just going to accept the fact I’m going to gain weight every July/August. Not because of lack of trying, but it’s either this or “personal deletion” tendencies. So, i rather take the 10 lb summer weight gain. At least that’s easier to deal with than the thoughts. Sure, summer depression sucks. But at least… Read More Health 077
From Spreadsheets to Storyboards: My Career in Creative Tech & Project Strategy
You could say I wear a lot of hats — but I prefer to think of them as toolkits. Whether it’s fine-tuning a layout, planning a multi-platform launch, or building a workflow from scratch, I specialize in bridging creativity with structure. Over the past decade, I’ve worked across education, publishing, tech, and service industries —… Read More From Spreadsheets to Storyboards: My Career in Creative Tech & Project Strategy
End-of-Month Budget Planning: How I Prioritize on a Tight Disability Check
The last five days of every month are when I put on my financial planning hat—whether I feel ready or not. It’s a routine I’ve carved out for myself out of necessity, not luxury. With a tight disability check as my main income, planning ahead is what keeps the lights on, the rent paid, and… Read More End-of-Month Budget Planning: How I Prioritize on a Tight Disability Check
From Budget Chaos to Clarity: A Personal Finance Dashboard That Works
In today’s shifting economic landscape, relying on banks to reflect your actual available balance in real-time can be risky. Between platform processing delays, inconsistent vendor naming, and hidden fees, tracking expenses with precision has become an active challenge—especially for independent creators and freelancers. That’s exactly the situation I found myself in, and it pushed me… Read More From Budget Chaos to Clarity: A Personal Finance Dashboard That Works
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Currently really happy at the news I don’t gotta wait a year to start the process to get top surgery. My first appointment for consultation is next month. Super excited!
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As of this morning I’m back in the 230 range at 231.4 lbs. I’m not super upset. I’m more grateful that I can easily get back down into the high 220 range. After all, seeing how my weight does a roll coaster throughout the month I can’t let this discourage me. I just have to… Read More Health 75